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Short Sales are Reality at Irvine CA Real Estate

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Short Sales – not always the best or satisfying situation for sellers – and lots of challenges for prospective buyers – are nevertheless a reality and important part of Irvine CA real estate.131 Irvine CA short sales have sold with closed escrows so far this year … Continue reading →

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Strategy for Your Orange County CA Real Estate Short Sale Success

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Harrison K. Long

Issues are sometimes overlooked and trip up short sale sellers at Orange County CA real estate. These and lender requirements for properties should be reviewed carefully at the start of the process, so short sellers don’t get surprised with negative lender response … Continue reading →

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Loan Lookup Tools

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  If you are a home or property owner considering doing a REAL ESTATE SHORT SALE, you should know in advance who owns the loan.  This information would help you consider a SHORT SALE ~ whether you can possibly AVOID FORECLOSURE  ~ and whether … Continue reading →

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Costa Mesa Top Short Sale Picks at Costa Mesa CA Real Estate

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

   Costa Mesa CA real estate is being tested with more distressed properties on the market.  Costa Mesa has 64 short sales listed as of today, September 4, 2011 ~ which is 29.4 percent of the market of all 216 for sale Costa … Continue reading →

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Distressed Orange County CA Home and Real Estate Owners Need Service and Help

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  We like helping people ~ including Orange County CA distressed home and property owners ~ that they would have complete information and know about alternatives to AVOID FORECLOSURE. Distressed owners should have information and help with choices and alternatives, so they can work out strategy to … Continue reading →

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Short Sale Trends at Laguna Beach CA Real Estate

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Laguna Beach is an Orange County and Southern California most spectacular beach and Pacific ocean-oriented community.   Laguna Beach now has 27 short sale home listings and average asking price for these properties is $1,542,544.     South Laguna Beach home located … Continue reading →

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Orange County CA Property Owners Should Avoid Foreclosure Through Short Sales

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Lenders/Banks are in the business of lending money and usually don’t want to own and manage residential real estate.  When a lender/bank takes a property back through foreclosure, it’s a lengthy and expensive process (banks lose money) and results in lender/bankers … Continue reading →

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Deed-in-Lieu as Foreclosure Avoidance ~ Property Owners Should be Very Careful

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Owner foreclosure alternatives such as SHORT SALE with incentives are out there ~ HAFA,  California TAP, and Bank of America Cooperative.  A DEED-IN-LIEU of foreclosure is not such a good opportunity (in this writer’s opinion) for a borrower/mortgagor/homeowner to transfer all interest in … Continue reading →

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Top 3 Deals for Short Sale Buyers at Laguna Beach CA

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Laguna Beach at South Orange County has some of the most spectacular homes with ocean views ~ also some of the top deals on properties for short sale buyers who are smart and patient.   28 of the Laguna Beach homes now listed are short sale … Continue reading →

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Short Sale Offers Should be Made Uncomplicated for Lenders

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

TOP REASON that Short Sale offers should be uncomplicated for lender/lienholders: Lender/lienholders are decision makers on short sales and like to see uncomplicated and easy to approve contracts.   California has rules and forms for REALTORs® and real estate professionals to use for SHORT SALE transactions, … Continue reading →

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